Paul Hilton

As a leader of the firm's Securities and Public Company Advisory team, Paul counsels companies in a wide range of industries, including consumer products, engineering and construction, mining, restaurants, technology, and software. He advises public and private companies in corporate, securities, and merger and acquisition matters. He represents companies seeking to go public, public companies, private equity firms, investment banking firms, and public and private acquirers and targets in acquisition transactions. He also regularly counsels complex debt and equity offerings, including both U.S. and cross-border transactions, securities law compliance issues, fiduciary duty for boards of directors and committees, and complex corporate governance matters, including dealing with activist investors.

Paul has received a #1 ranking from Chambers USA for Corporate/M&A every year since 2004 and has been listed in The Best Lawyers in America for many years as well.

"[Paul Hilton] is an excellent attorney... He is one of the leading practitioners, without doubt." This is one of many accolades Paul has received year after year from legal rating programs like Chambers USA. He is known throughout the corporate legal field for his thorough understanding of the intricacies within corporate transactions, and a track record of proven success.